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On the February 16, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest news, including Cloverfield Paradox viewership, Transformers universe reboot, a Dr. Seuss biopic, the Fullmetal Alchemist trailer, a killer teddy bear movie and the first reviews for Wes Anderson’s next film Isle of Dogs.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   At the Water Cooler: Ben has been away in Mexico.   The Mailbag follow-up: Dhaval Panchal writes in, “The problem with the bad accent in movies is that it pulls you out and makes you realise that how the makers are lazy. Whereas when done right, it brings the authenticity to the work and a lot of respect for the makers.  The best example of Hindi accent done right! 1. The Hindi/Urdu used in the video, prepared by Ten rings terrorist declaring the kidnapping of Tony Stark, by Faran Tahir appears as Raza.  Also, the Hindi/Urdu spoken by Stark's fellow captive, (Shaun Toub as Yinsen) is understandably an accent spoken by someone who is not fully proficient and still learning.  Worst example of Hindi language in films is a scene in movie -   1. Avengers (Scene where Black Widow searches for Dr Banner, and a little girl approaches Dr Banner and talks in a bad accent) 2. The Russell Peters TV show on Netflix - Indian Detective, the lead actress has the worst accent of Hindi. (Alas, Russell Peters is of Indian descent)” Anders Reff from Oslo, Norway writes in, “Hollywood has portrayed the scandinavian and especially norwegian accent terribly wrong for many decades. By that i mean the accent we have while talking english. I understand why it ends up like that. They cant use resources on nailing that accent correct I mean, who cares, besides from us here up in the cold north.  It is especially annoying because the actual norwegian accent is quite funny and naive. The hollywood version: way over the top and everybody sounds like nutcases.   Wrong accent: norwegians visiting in a simpsons-episode  Right accent: thorbjorn jagland revealing obama as peace prize winner ( jeezes, did that really happen?)” And Eddie from Philadelphia writes in to say “I just listened to the February 14 episode of

On the February 15, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest news, including more Kung Fury casting, Sony’s Marvel mistakes, a possible all-female MCU movie, Fangoria returns from the dead, and reactions to the Cobra Kai and Incredibles 2 trailers. And in the Mail Bag, we'll be talking about distracting dialects in movies. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: ‘Kung Fury’ Movie adds Arnold Schwarzenegger as the President of the United States Sony Turned Down the Rights to Black Panther, Iron Man, Thor and More Marvel Characters Marvel Has an “Interest” in an All-Female Superhero Movie, Tessa Thompson Says ‘Fangoria’ Has Risen From The Grave Reaction: ‘Cobra Kai’ Teaser Trailer Reunites ‘The Karate Kid’ with His High School Bully Reaction: ‘The Incredibles 2’ Trailer: Your Favorite Superhero Family Is Back in Action   In The Mailbag: Mansour G writes in “Yesterday I saw The Orient Express remake, and in the first scene (In Jerusalem) there is an actor shouting in Arabic, the said actor is Egyptian, and here is my gripe, the Egyptian-Arabic dialect sounds nothing like the one in Jerusalem. Couldn’t the producers do a cursory check on such a big budget movie? ... Does it annoy you to hear a person using the wrong dialect? I know that Boston and Philadelphia dialects are notoriously butchered in the United States, does it annoy you in anyway?” You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is publi

On the February 14, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest news, including the original script for Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, a Call of Duty movie, Netflix acquires more talent, Get Out goes free, Blue Sky Studios is making an animated musical, Den of Thieves somehow got a sequel, and why the Millenium Falcon looks different in Solo: A Star Wars Story. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   At the Water Cooler: Peter watched the first episode of Altered Carbon, finding it hard to stay on his Keto diet on Valentine’s Day HT celebrated Lunar New Year Brad saw Phantom Thread   In the News: The Original Script Pages for ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ Have a Surprisingly Emotional Origin ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Enlists ‘Sicario 2’ Director to Kick Off Video Game Franchise Netflix Nabs Ryan Murphy in Huge Deal Reportedly Worth $300 Million See ‘Get Out’ for Free in Select AMC Theatres Locations on Presidents’ Day Blue Sky Studios Hires First Female Director for Its First Animated Musical Gerard Butler Fanatics Rejoice: A ‘Den of Thieves’ Sequel Is Happening Why the Millennium Falcon Looks Different in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the m

On the February 13, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest news, including a Kung Fury feature film, another Netflix surprise release, new details on the Kitty Pride movie, Five Nights at Freddys gets a director, Peter Rabbit controversy, the Super Mario Bros movie, a Willy Wonka reimagining, and a reboot of House Party.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Small Talk:   In the News: Oscar-Nominated ‘Arrival’ Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson Has Died at 48 Michael Fassbender to Star in Feature-Length ‘Kung Fury’ Movie for Some Reason Chris Rock’s ‘Tamborine’ Netflix Stand-Up Special Arrives Tomorrow ‘Kitty Pryde’ Movie All But Confirmed As Tim Miller and Brian Michael Bendis Team For ‘143’ ‘Five Nights at Freddys’ Lands ‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus ‘Peter Rabbit’ Causes Controversy With Food Allergy Joke Why Is Nintendo Teaming with Illumination for the Animated ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie? ‘Willy Wonka’ Reimagining Coming From ‘Paddington’ Director House Party’ Reboot Coming From Lebron James You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most

On the February 9, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest news, including Lobo movie gets a director, Master of the Universe loses a director, Facebook’s new tv series, Solo tidbits, Alex Garland’s next project is s tv series, and Disney’s streaming service announces their debut line-up.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Small Talk: Peter rants about the new YouTube app on AppleTV.   In the News: ‘Lobo’ Movie Puts Director Michael Bay in Its Sights ‘Masters of the Universe’ Hunts for a New Director as David S. Goyer Exits Elizabeth Olsen to Lead a New Facebook Original Series from ‘Spectacular Now’ Director ‘Solo’ Firing Explained: Why Lucasfilm Replaced Lord and Miller With Ron Howard Ron Howard Had Guidance from George Lucas on ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Set Harrison Ford Served as an Advisor on ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ ‘Annihilation’ Director Alex Garland’s Next Project is a TV Series Like ‘Ex Machina’ Or ‘Never Let Me Go’ Disney Streaming Service: Here Are The Movies And TV Shows Being Developed You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can s

On the February 8, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest news, including the big Joker casting report, Bryan Fuller leaves Amazing Stories, The Big Sick writers go to Apple, Annihilation early buzz, a reaction to the Venom trailer, and Dwayne Johnson’s Fast and Furious spinoff gets a director. And at the Water Cooler, we’re talking about diets, books, and yoga.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   At the Water Cooler: Peter is back on the keto diet. Ben read A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. HT is doing hot yoga.   In the News: Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play the Joker in Todd Phillips’s Standalone DC Movie Bryan Fuller Leaves Yet Another Show, Will No Longer Run ‘Amazing Stories’ ‘The Big Sick’ Writers Are Making a TV Show for Apple ‘Annihilation’ Early Buzz: Alex Garland Has Made a “Dazzling,” “Provocative” Sci-Fi Classic Reaction: ‘Venom’ Trailer: Tom Hardy is a Lethal Protector Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Spin-Off Eyes ‘Deadpool 2’ Director David Leitch   Other posts referenced in this episode: The Best Teaser Trailers of All Time   You can find more about all the

On the February 7, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and senior writer Ben Pearson to talk about the latest news, including the possible renaming of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Disney/Fox acquisition, the Deadpool 2 trailer, new Solo: A Star Wars Story details, has Lucasfilm hired some female filmmakers, Jumanji 2 and a sequel to Get Out. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park Could Become Disney Cinemagine Park Not So Fast, Disney: Could a Comcast/Fox Deal Derail Their Acquisition Plans? Reaction: New ‘Deadpool 2’ Trailer Introduces Cable, Throws Shade at the Superman Mustache Debacle ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Plot Details: Han’s First Heist New ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Images Reveal New Characters and More Plot Details Has Lucasfilm Secretly Hired Women and People of Color For New ‘Star Wars’ Movies? ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ Sequel Enlists ‘Venom’ Screenwriters Jordan Peele Considering ‘Get Out’ Sequel; Says ‘Emoji Movie’ Made Him Quit Acting   Other posts referenced in this episode: Yes, That’s X-Force in the New ‘Deadpool 2’ Trailer, But Who’s on the Team?

On the February 6, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the big news: Game of Thrones creators are making a series of Star Wars films. And in Our Feature Presentation, we’ll be reviewing The Cloverfield Paradox. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: New ‘Star Wars’ Films Coming From ‘Game of Thrones’ Creators   In Our Feature Presentation: Spoiler free reactions to Cloverfield Paradox A Spoiler room discussion of the movie Sade Glover from San Leandro, CA writes in “I just finished the Cloverfield Paradox on Netflix and I have a question. When does this take place? Is this before the first Cloverfield?  Love the podcast!” The Cloverfield Connections: How ‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ Connects With the Other ‘Cloverfield’ Movies Cameos and easter eggs: Two Not-So-Secret ‘Cloverfield Paradox’ Cameos Revealed Peter’s rant on planning a cohesive story   Other posts referenced in this episode: ‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ Review: In Space, No One Can Hear You Screw Up a Franchise You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on

  On the February 5, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the trailers from the 2018 Super Bowl. We’ll give our reactions for Solo: A Star Wars Story, Westworld Season 2, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Avengers: Infinity War, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, and The Cloverfield Paradox, as well as some observations on things you may have missed on first viewing. We’ll also talk about the early reactions for the latest Cloverfield film, and the game-changing release strategy.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Small Talk: Super Bowl weekend and server migration.   In the News: Reaction: ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer: Meet the Young Han Solo ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer Breakdown: I Thought We Were in Trouble There for a Second Reaction: ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Trailer: Those Violent Delights Return ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Trailer Breakdown: It’s a Robot World, We’re Just Living In It Reaction: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Super Bowl TV Spot: The Team Suits Up ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ TV Spot Breakdown: New Details From the Super Bowl Spot Reaction: ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Trailer: The Past Comes Back to Haunt Ethan Hunt ‘Mission: Im

On the February 2, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest movie news, including Roman Polanski being a character in Quentin Tarantino’s newest movie and the role Tom Cruise may play in that film, J.J. Abrams’ mysterious new TV show, a TV adaptation of Gone Baby Gone, a new starring vehicle for Leonardo DiCaprio, and images of a black April O’Neil in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have hit the internet.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Super Bowl plans   In the News: Roman Polanski Will Be a Key Character in Quentin Tarantino’s Next Movie, Tom Cruise’s Role Revealed ‘Demimonde’ Brings J.J. Abrams Back to HBO for a New Sci-Fi Drama Series ‘Gone Baby Gone’ TV Pilot Has Been Ordered at Fox Leonardo DiCaprio Will Play Leonardo Da Vinci in Leonardo Da Vinci Movie ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Images Reveal The New Black April O’Neil   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, 

On the February 1, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest movie news, including a Men in Black spin-off directed by F. Gary Gray, USA Network and Syfy can now drop the F-bomb on television, Heath Ledger planned to return to play The Joker, and Tiffany Haddish potentially working with Paul Thomas Anderson. And in the Spoiler Room, /Film managing editor Jacob Hall joins to talk about some Game of Thrones season 8 spoilers.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Men in Black Spin-Off to Be Directed by F. Gary Gray Tiffany Haddish and Paul Thomas Anderson Have Been Discussing Potential Movie Ideas Syfy and USA Will Now Be Dropping F-Bombs Like a Motherf**ker on TV Heath Ledger Had Planned to Return as The Joker After ‘The Dark Knight’   In the Spoiler Room: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 May Feature a Blazing Inferno and a Surprising Pregnancy You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes

On the January 31, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including Andy Serkis possibly returning for Star Wars: Episode 9, how the Fantastic Beasts sequel will address Dumbledore’s sexuality, Cowboy Ninja Viking finds a new director, Paramount’s planned Ology franchise, an unconventional Hocus Pocus sequel, and Bad Boys For Life getting two new directors.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Will Ignore Dumbledore Being Gay A ‘Hocus Pocus’ Book Will Give You The Magical Sequel You’ve Been Waiting For Michelle MacLaren to Direct Chris Pratt’s ‘Cowboy Ninja Viking’ Paramount Establishes a Writers’ Room for ‘Ology’ Franchise ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Gets a Director, TV Spin-Off Casts a Ghostbuster Andy Serkis Teases Snoke’s Possible Return in ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play

On the January 30, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including the early buzz on Black Panther, the first Ant-Man and the Wasp trailer, a Crank cinematic universe, the very political poster for The First Purge, a Metropolis TV series, and the Mute trailer.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Black Panther Early Buzz: What the Critics Are Saying About Marvel’s New Movie Lois Lane and Lex Luthor-Centric ‘Metropolis’ Series Coming From DC Digital Service ‘Crank’ Director Wants a Crank Cinematic Universe ‘The First Purge’ Poster is Here to Ruffle Some Feathers ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Trailer: Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly Are Partners in Crime-Fighting ‘Mute’ Trailer: Duncan Jones Heads to Netflix You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play,

On the January 29, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including Cloverfield 4, Kingkiller Chronicle, Tom Hanks starring in a Mr. Rogers movie, Deep Blue Sea 2 gets a trailer, and whether Disney should be worried about the future of Star Wars.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the Watercooler: Peter watched A Futile and Stupid Gesture on Netflix. Chris watched American Crime Story season 2. Ben has been listening to The Daily.   In the News:   ‘Cloverfield 4’ is a WWII Thriller Called ‘Overlord’ and It’s Already Done Filming Deep Blue Sea 2 Trailer Robert Kirkman’s Birthright Comic Being Adapted Into A Movie: A Fantasy Version of Flight of the Navigator Should Disney Be Worried About ‘The Last Jedi’s Box Office Numbers? Sam Raimi Will Direct Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Kingkiller Chronicle’ Adaptation Tom Hanks to Play TV Icon Mr. Rogers in ‘You Are My Friend’ You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on

On the January 26, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Hoai Tran-Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including the truth behind the new Crocodile Dundee movie, the latest shenanigans from MoviePass, The Shining sequel gets a director, Steven Spielberg’s next two movies, the first set photos from Captain Marvel, changes to The Weinstein Company, Big Little Lies season 2’s A-list addition, and Mission: Impossible 6 gets a title and a couple of new photos.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News:   Yep, ‘Dundee’ is Actually a Commercial for Australian Tourism Whoa: ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Will Star Meryl Streep ‘Mission: Impossible 6’ Reveals Its Title, Tom Cruise’s Latest Crazy Stunt ‘Captain Marvel’ First Look Features Brie Larson in a Power Rangers-Style Costume The Weinstein Company is Getting a New Name and a Female-Friendly Makeover ‘West Side Story’ Remake Begins Casting But ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Looks to Be First For Steven Spielberg